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Stephen Curry will join three other Under Armour athletes on his fifth tour of Asia with the brand to promote its basketball offerings.

Stops in Japan and China at the end of June will mark the first time the Baltimore-based athletic apparel maker has pulled together several of its basketball athletes for the annual tour.

The Golden State Warriors point guard and two-time MVP will kick off events in Tokyo on June 22. Curry then will travel to Beijing and Shanghai with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. and Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba.

The athletes will take part in youth coaching and product launch events across each...

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